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Trouble Seen With Texas Oak Trees

Texas Forest Service

Sarah Latham, Hunt County Agrilife Extension Agent, says some Texas oak trees are dying from episode of drough combined with periods of excessive rain, creating conditions that have caused outbreaks of diseases and pests. More concerning, there is apparently nothing that can be done to help the trees.  Sarah also discusses permethrin-treated clothes that help to prevent tick bites, which are contributing to an increase in lyme disease.

John Mark Dempsey is the host of the public interest program The Blacklands Café from KETR News. Dempsey is also the play-by-play announcer for Commerce Tigers Football on 88.9 FM and on ketr.org.
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